Top Things to do in South Dakota
Top Hotels in South Dakota
- 1. Best Western Plus Rapid City Rushmore
- 2. Bavarian Inn, Black Hills
- 3. K Bar S Lodge
- 4. Hampton Inn & Suites Southwest/Sioux Falls
- 5. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sioux Falls
- 6. Deadwood Gulch Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 7. Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites
- 8. Comfort Suites Conference Center Rapid City
- 9. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rapid City
- 10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rapid City, SD
Top 10 Breweries in South Dakota, United States
South Dakota has good golf courses, skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, hiking, and biking among rolling prairies, pine forests, and granite mountain peaks like Mount Rushmore. Glacial lakes and Missouri River reservoir lakes provide great fishing, boating, canoeing, water skiing, and windsurfing. The whole family will enjoy this prairie land where grain growing begat roadside attractions like the Corn Palace in Mitchell. Everything made from corn, even the popcorn, tastes better here. Where buffalo roam, roadside diners serve up buffalo and luscious homemade fruit pies. Shop for good deals on cowboy boots on the same Black Hills and Badland Main Streets where cowboys and cowgirls outfit themselves. Be near the eroded buttes, spires, and prairie grasslands of Badlands National Park in Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Custer, and other nearby towns. The whole family will enjoy watching for big game like bison, bighorn sheep, antelope, eagles, and hawks. Drive the one-hour Hwy 240 loop road, with a side-trip to Robert's Prairie Dog Town. Learn about the Oglala Sioux Tribe at the White River Visitor Center, which is near Wounded Knee. Tour the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Cold War nuclear silos, just outside the Park's boundaries. About 90 minutes west of Badlands National Park is Mount Rushmore. Lead, Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Hill City, Whitetail Springs, and Custer are also very near Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Custer State Park, Wind Cave National Park, and Jewel Cave National Monument. View Mount Rushmore from the aerial tramway in Keystone, which also houses the Borglum Historical Center celebrating the artist behind the sculpting of Rushmore. Take the kids to the Dinosaur Park in Rapid City. Attend Custer State Park’s Annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival. Bedazzle the whole family with sparkling calcite crystals in 151-mile long Jewel Cave. Bison, pronghorn, and elk graze the grasslands of Wind Cave National Park. Central South Dakota has the state capitol, Pierre, in addition to numerous lakes along the Missouri River. Go fishing and boating in the rivers and lakes. Take the kids to the South Dakota Discovery Center and Aquarium in Pierre to see the state’s native fish. Drop by the Dacotah Prairie Museum along the James River in Aberdeen in the northeast to learn prairie history and natural history. Swing by Sioux Falls to see the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial and special exhibits at the Old Courthouse Museum. Choose from among 10 golf courses in Sioux Falls.
Restaurants in South Dakota
1. Dakota Shivers Brewing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
2. Buffalo Ridge Brewing
3. Wooden Legs Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Wooden Legs Brewing Company specializes in all things craft beer. Fresh beer is brewed on site and is complemented by a large guest tap selection. To go along with great beer, Wooden Legs Brewing provides a selection of hand made pizza, sandwiches, and hoagies. WLBC is a proper brew pub with a great atmosphere in Brookings, South Dakota.
Reviewed By triciaw881
Great place to sit and enjoy good company and great beer! Gaming library available to all visitors. Amazing pizza!
4. Zymurcracy Beer Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
5. Miner Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 145 reviews
Located in the heart of the Black Hills, Miner Brewing Company produces craft beers that are both traditional in nature, and yet truly "South Dakota." Brewmaster Sandi’s goal is to craft beers that people can enjoy every day. We want to showcase as much of the uniqueness of South Dakota as possible using local ingredients when we can. From local honey to handpicked wild fruits and indigenous yeast and hops, it all comes from South Dakota; even the wheat for our Wheat beer comes from Sandi’s family farm near Mobridge, SD. We emphasize keeping beer fresh and heavily rely on the pure mountain water we get directly from our well near the brewery in Hill City. The water is the most important ingredient in crafting our Miner Brewing craft beers, it’s from the water that we get our unique flavors and distinctive style. See what’s new on tap and enjoy a flight, pint, or growler to go today. Our winery, Prairie Berry Winery, is located next door.
Reviewed By 582kirstena - Zimmerman, United States
Of the breweries we visited in the Hill City/Custer area Miner is the best. Great beer, great service and great atmosphere.
6. WoodGrain Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
WoodGrain Brewing Company is a local microbrewery specializing in quality handmade beers served in a warm, inviting, and comfortable taphouse in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota. We are family and pet friendly and, in addition to our weekday food menu, we encourage visitors to bring food in or order delivery from local food establishments.
Reviewed By JFaasse - Decatur, United States
We enjoyed our time at WoodGrain. There was a good selection of beers. We had some IPAs and they were very well done.
7. Hydra Beer Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
8. Lost Cabin Beer Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Brewery and taproom located in Rapid City, SD - specializing in small batch ales & lagers, barrel aging and seasonal beers. Energetic tap room with a rustic outdoor theme and active Food Truck scene - located across the street from Hiking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, and Golf.
Reviewed By Dynamicjohn - Tampa, United States
We got a recommendation from some locals to check out this brewery while in town. I really enjoyed the Grizzly scotch ale, Hefeweizen and a few others. I highly recommend checking out this brewery. Great to support a local business!
9. Fernson Brewing Company
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Fernson Brewing Company is a brewery in Sioux Falls, South Dakota that aims to bring people together over unique hand-crafted beers.
10. Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
The Miner Brewing Company and Prairie Berry Winery Taproom offers craft beer and award-winning wines in a casual environment. Enjoy a favorite, try something new or just relax in the company of friends. Be sure to ask about our Beer and Wine Clubs or upcoming events like Craft Beer & Bingo. Need a snack? We have an open food policy. Feel free to bring in a sandwich or pizza from one of our neighbors, or ask us for a recommendation!
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